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Civics Vocab 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Political Party | group of people organized to acquire and exercise political power |
| Two-party System | political system where the electorate gives votes largely to two major political parties |
| Third Parties | political party operating over a limited time among two major parties in a two-party system |
| (Party) Platform | formal declaration by political party that outlines core principles, goals, and positions on significant issues |
| Planks | official beliefs and goals of a political party |
| Republican Party | associated with free-market policies, lower taxes, and conservative social policies |
| Democratic Party | supports organized labor, minority civil rights, higher taxes, and larger government control of economy |